Gemotions

The weight of the silence in the publishing house’s hallway was heavy. Maria, Finch's editor, had just received the news. Her mind reeled. She’d championed his work, believing in his genius. Now, she felt a profound sense of violation.

She didn't know what to feel. Betrayal? Anger? Disappointment? But she knew what she had to do. She slammed the door to her office, locked it, and went to work. It was her duty to protect the artists she worked with.

She'd take a stand. She’d inform the lawyers. Maria would make sure Finch would have to face the consequences. This wasn't just about literary theft; it was about integrity, and she would stand up for it.